CVE-2023-7016

Privilege Escalation in SafeNet Authentication Client

Description

A flaw in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to execute code at a SYSTEM level via local access.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to the current SafeNet Authentication Client 10.8 R10 (GA).

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Affected: Thales SafeNet Authentication Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://supportportal.thalesgroup.com product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-7016?
CVE-2023-7016 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-7016?
To fix CVE-2023-7016: Upgrade to the current SafeNet Authentication Client 10.8 R10 (GA).
Is CVE-2023-7016 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-7016 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-7016?
CVE-2023-7016 affects Thales SafeNet Authentication Client.
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